1998 Chev 1500 truck

Tiny
ANTON
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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How many miles or km's before the timing chain has to be replaced?
The engine is a 350 cu inch running on gas, with about 120,000 miles (175,000 km) on it now.
Friday, November 26th, 2010 AT 10:47 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You have a timing chain. Honestly, it will last a long time. When it starts to go bad, you may hear a ratteling from that area. Other than that, you should get over 200K out of it.
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Friday, November 26th, 2010 AT 11:55 PM
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There is rally no timeline for this. When they go bad is really when they shold be changed or when they make excessive noise like slapping. You should be good for a while yet if you aren't haveing any trouble.
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Friday, November 26th, 2010 AT 11:56 PM
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IT IS INTENDED TO LAST AS LONG AS THE ENGINE AND NO REPLACEMENT NEEDED OR SET TO BE DONE BY MILEAGE
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Saturday, November 27th, 2010 AT 12:07 AM
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ANTON
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Thank you very much, I have had some costs with timing belts but this is much better.
Thanks again,
Anton
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Saturday, November 27th, 2010 AT 1:22 AM

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